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Thurmott Family History

Thurmott Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name T(h)urmod T(h)urmot (Old Scandinavian Þórmóðr Thormoth Thormodh).

This name is derived from the divine name Þórr, which means ‘Thor’.

It combines with móðr, which translates to ‘courage’.

The elements of this name reflect the cultural significance of both the deity Thor and the concept of courage in Old Scandinavian society.

Thus, it represents both a personal identity and a connection to mythological heritage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thurmott family from?

You can see how Thurmott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurmott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Thurmott families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thurmott's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Thurmott families in 1891.
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What did your Thurmott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Saddler harness Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thurmott. 100% of Thurmott men worked as a Saddler harness Maker and 100% of Thurmott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Saddler harness Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Thurmott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurmott census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Thurmott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Thurmott. For the veterans among your Thurmott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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